> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docsautomator.co/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Enable Markdown Formatting

> Interpret passed values as Markdown for rich text formatting

Enabling markdown formatting tells DocsAutomator to interpret passed values as markdown, allowing you to use Markdown syntax in your data values which will be rendered appropriately in generated documents.

## What is Markdown?

Markdown provides a simple, readable way to format text. It's a convenient and easy-to-learn language for basic text formatting (headings, bold, italic, links, etc.).

<Info>
  For comprehensive learning resources, visit [markdownguide.org](https://www.markdownguide.org/)
</Info>

## Markdown Syntax Reference

| Element         | Markdown Syntax                    |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Heading 1       | `# H1`                             |
| Heading 2       | `## H2`                            |
| Heading 3       | `### H3`                           |
| Bold            | `**bold text**`                    |
| Italic          | `*italicized text*`                |
| Blockquote      | `> blockquote`                     |
| Ordered List    | `1. First item`                    |
| Unordered List  | `- First item`                     |
| Code            | `` `code` ``                       |
| Horizontal Rule | `---`                              |
| Link            | `[title](https://www.example.com)` |
| Image           | `![alt text](image.jpg)`           |

## Example

**Input value:**

```markdown theme={null}
## Project Summary

This project includes:
- **Phase 1**: Discovery
- **Phase 2**: Development
- *Phase 3*: Testing

Learn more at [our website](https://example.com)
```

**Output:** The document will render with proper headings, bold text, italic text, bullet points, and clickable links.

## Airtable Integration

<Tip>
  Long text fields in Airtable with rich text formatting enabled are automatically interpreted as Markdown when connected to DocsAutomator.
</Tip>

## Enabling Markdown

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Placeholder Settings">
    Click the gear/settings icon next to the placeholder
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Markdown">
    Toggle on "Enable Markdown Formatting"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test with Preview">
    Generate a preview to verify formatting renders correctly
  </Step>
</Steps>